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The Webster dictionary defines a satellite as a man-made object put into
orbit around a celestial body, like the earth or the moon.
Satellites serve a wide variety of
purposes from transmission of television signals via communication
satellites to guidance and tracking systems of defense satellites. For
meteorologists, satellites provide a comprehensive view of the world's weather
by observing weather and the environment on a scale not possible by other means.

On April 1, 1960, the nation's first weather satellite, "TIROS I"
was launched into orbit. Soon after, meteorologists saw the first pictures
of a midlatitude cyclone over the northeastern
United States. A new era had begun. Since then, weather satellites
have been launched into orbit and their capabilities have improved
significantly.
Today, not only do satellites observe clouds, but measure other non-
visible radiation from the earth and atmosphere. This helps us to estimate
such aspects as crop and soil conditions as well as monitor concentrations
of atmospheric ozone and many other global characteristics.

The navigation menu (left) for this module is called "Satellites"
and the menu items are arranged in a recommended sequence, beginning
with this introduction. Click on the menu item of interest to go to
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